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Supreme Court weighs energy firms' bid to halt climate lawsuit

Original: Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate-change lawsuit

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over energy companies' effort to block a major climate-change lawsuit before it can proceed. The case tests whether oil and gas producers can be sued over their role in climate change, and the justices appeared to grapple with how far such litigation may go. A ruling could shape the future of climate accountability cases across the country.

Why now: The Supreme Court's decision could determine whether major climate lawsuits against energy companies can move forward.

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